Note: If you are looking for topographic maps of the Himalayas, including regions in China, Nepal, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, you should look in our Himalaya Maps Section. Due to the contested borders, etc., we use the Himalayas section as a central link to maps in the various country files.
At the moment some placement is arbitrary (the K2 topo map is in China because it was published in China as part of the series of Chinese mountain maps). We hope to address this in the next few weeks. If you have any questions, please contact us at custserv@omnimap.com

China Travel/Road Maps

China Travel Atlas. 1:2,500,000. ITMB, 1st ed., 2010. China is available in an enhanced scale in a book format that is compact in size, light-weight, and detailed enough for backpackers, businessmen, and those on a tour. China itself is portrayed on 76 pages of detailed maps. Two pages of Lhasa maps follow, then 11 pages devoted to Beijing, 7 to Shanghai, 8 to Hong Kong, and 8 more to Guangzhou (Canton). ISBN 9781553410751.
China atlas sample

$19.95

64-40967

Atlas

China Geographic Map. 1:4,750,000. Gizimaps. This is a detailed road map of China with names in both Roman and Chinese script. The map has elevation shading for relief and state, disputed and administrative boundaries displayed. The maps show various categories of roads and railways, as well as world heritage, tourist and natural sites; also displayed are Olympic cities for the 2008 Beijing games.
There is a 3° latitude and longitude grid. Multilingual legend includes English and there is a detailed index on the reverse.
Sample of the map detail

$14.99

64-40496

1 sheet, folded.

$19.99

64-40497

Wall map, flat.

China Political Map. 1:6,500,000. Gizimap. A single-sheet political map showing the province boundaries and the main cities within each province; the rivers; main sea routes between Chinese ports; and the location of the Great Wall of China. In English. ISBN 963-86808-6-5.
Sample #1Sample #2

$14.99

64-40494

1 sheet, folded.

$19.99

64-40495

Wall map, flat.

Recommended!China regional map series. 1:2,000,000. Gizimap. This series has detailed and attractive cartography, depicting the terrain through elevation tinting and including geographic details such as salt lakes, swamps, deserts etc.
Many landmarks, curiosities and protected areas are shown on the map, from the intriguing Three Unmortal Caves to the Huocheng Tortoise Protection Area. The map shows various categories of roads with distances, railways and administrative boundaries. A notable element is the Silk Road, the many branches of which traverse the region.
Typically the index is on reverse.
Index showing coverage of each map.Sample of the map detail.

$14.99

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Southern China (#1).

$14.99

64-40961-2

Central China (#2).

$14.99

64-40961-3

Northeastern China (#3).

$14.99

64-40961-4

Northwest China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (#4).

$14.99

64-40961-5

Tibet (#5).

China regional maps - flat/rolled.

$19.99

64-40961-1R

Southern China (#1), flat/rolled.

$19.99

64-40961-2R

Central China (#2), flat/rolled.

$19.99

64-40961-3R

Northeastern China (#3), flat/rolled.

$19.99

64-40961-4R

Northwest China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (#4), flat/rolled.

$19.99

64-40961-5R

Tibet (#5), flat/rolled.

China regional maps - laminated.

$34.99

64-40961-1L

Southern China (#1), flat/rolled.

$34.99

64-40961-2L

Central China (#2), flat/rolled.

$34.99

64-40961-3L

Northeastern China (#3), flat/rolled.

$34.99

64-40961-4L

Northwest China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (#4), flat/rolled.

$34.99

64-40961-5L

Tibet (#5), flat/rolled.

Climbing Beijing - Comprehensive Guide to Rock and Ice Climbing in Beijing, China. Jon Otto. 1998. This self-published guide is a first for climbing localities in and around Beijing. This guide includes details to many climbing locales, including Green Dragon Gorge and Balcony Mountain. Paperback, 84 pages.

Waterproof!China Adventure Road Map. 1:4,375,000. National Geographic Maps. This double-sided map combines topographic mapping with road and tourist information. The map has an index of place names, a 30' latitude/longitude grid, and names of major towns are given in both Latin script and Chinese characters. The map shows six different types of roads, highlighting scenic routes, places of interest, archaeological sites, monasteries, monuments and viewpoints. Size is 70 x 100 cm. In German with multilingual legend.
Sample detail from the China Adventure Map

China East Travel Map. The map includes hundreds of points of interest that highlight diverse and unique destinations in the region. UNESCO World Heritage sites, national parks and reserves, archaeological sites, temples, caves and points of interest such as the Great Wall of China and the Wall of Genghis Khan are included, making it an invaluable resource to travelers hoping to experience all the history and culture China has to offer. Additional travel aids include the location of airports, ports and ferry routes.

$11.95

64-40966W

China West Travel Map. The map includes hundreds of points of interest that highlight diverse and unique destinations in the region. UNESCO World Heritage sites, national parks and reserves, archaeological sites, temples, mosques, museums, ruins, caves and points of interest such as the Great Wall of China are included, making it an invaluable resource to travelers hoping to experience all the history and culture China has to offer.

(China) Illustrated Yangzi River Map. Airphoto International, in conjunction with China Exploration & Research Society. On one side is a map of the entire Yangzi River, with snippets of information noted along the route. A 7 x 9.5 inch inset map shows the Three Gorges area from Fengile to Yichang and notes the location/names of gorges and the twelve peaks of Wu Gorge. The reverse side of the map has a map showing the River from Chongqing to Yichange, including the Three Gorges. This map shows the locations of historic sites, gorges, and peaks plus snippets of information notated on the map. Inset maps are included for Shanghai, Wuhan, and Chongqing, along with several color photos, a satellite image, and descriptive text.
Sample of main Yangzi River map.Sample of Three River Gorges detailed inset map.

$15.95

64-40719

Airphoto.

(China) Scroll of the 5,000 Kilometer Long Yangtze River. 2002. An attractive accordian-folded strip map showing the 5,000 kilometers of the Yangtze River. The map, which is approx. 59 feet long when unfolded, shows the hydrology along the river, roads, villages and towns, cultural features, and more. There is descriptive text along the map plus several pages of introduction. Hardcover endplates. Size is 11-1/2 x 17". ISBN 7-5031-2633-7.

$275.00

64-40720

Atlas.

China Regional Maps. Nelles Verlag. These are excellent regional maps covering the eastern part of China. Please see the index map (click on blue button below) for specific coverage for each sheet. Multilingual.

$13.95

64-40953

Northeastern China. 1:1,500,000. (NV #1).

$13.95

64-40954

Northern China. 1:1,500,000. (NV #2).

$13.95

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Central China. 1:1,500,000. (NV #3).

$13.95

64-40956

Southern China. 1:1,500,000. (NV #4).

China Regional Maps. These are glossy tourist maps, typically of lower quality or less detail than the city maps above.

$3.95

64-40860

Changjiang Source Transportation Map. Includes city inset maps of major cities along the river. Chinese only.

$3.95

64-40861

Hai Luogou Glacier Map. A low quality tourist map. Chinese only.

$3.95

64-40862

Jiuzhai Gully Map. A small, generalized map. 1993.

China City Maps

Beijing City Maps.

Waterproof!Beijing and the Great Wall Map. 1:20,000 (Bejing) & 1:100,000 (Great Wall). ITMB, 3rd ed., 2010. This updated edition includes new information post-2008 Olympics, such as the new subway line (No. 4) that has just been opened, plus new information about further extensions and lines being developed. The other side of the map is just as interesting. It covers the portion of the Great Wall of China that all visitors see, near Badaling, and also shows those sections that have disappeared over time, or have fallen into disrepair. As well, the famous Ming tombs of former emperors is also shown, as well as the Marco Polo bridge on the western edge of Beijing, so-named in honour of the famous trader/explorer who set out from this point on his return trip to Europe. ISBN 9781553416012.
Beijing map sampleGreat Wall map sample

RecommendedOfficial Beijing Olympic Venues - Tourism and Transport Maps. Sinomaps. Four maps covering different aspects of Beijing and the Olympics. The maps use the same base street map, and overlay tourist information and additional data depending on their topic. The reverse sides of the maps are all different, focusing on the topic of that particular map. We recommend buying all four maps as they are quite distinct. The maps show the location of Olympic venues, tourist sites, public transportation throughout the city (with both Chinese and English station names), and much more. The reverse side of each map includes extensive information on the map topic, including photos, drawings, diagrams, and text. Bilingual English/Chinese.
Sample of the map detail

$9.99

64-40921BE

Environment Map. This map covers the "green" aspects of Beijing and the Olympics, from the rainwater collection system and water recycling plants to the energy-saving features built into the venues and other parts of Beijing.

$9.99

64-40921BH

Humanity. This map covers the cultural monuments and sites in Beijing, from the Summer Palace to the Forbidden City to the Panjiayuan Antique Market, plus numerous others.

$9.99

64-40921BT

Tourism and Transport Map. This map highlights all of the main tourist sites in and around Beijing from the Great Wall to the Forbidden City. Information on the reverse includes detailed site maps and transportation information.

$9.99

64-40921BV

Venues. This map highlights all of the venues of the Olympics and gives details of each building, public transport information for each site, and more.

Beijing City Map. Variable scale. SinoMap, 2004. This is an excellent map of central Beijing - which includes the tourist areas. One side has the detailed map of "urban Beijing" and an English-language street index. The urban Beijing map also shows tourist services such as hotels, restaurants, bus lines and stations, subway lines and stations, museums and tourist offices. The reverse has a small-scale sketch map of the Biejing suburbs, inset maps of the top tourist sites, such as the Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs, Palace Museums area, Yonghe Lamasery, Confucian Temple, Peking Man site, etc. Bilingual English/Chinese.

RecommendedChina City Maps - in English. Trax2, China. There is a real lack of English-language city maps for China thus the Trax2 maps are a welcome addition. These maps offer a city map on one side and a regional map on the reverse. There is a Mandarin phrase section along the margins offering a handy format for the most common tourist phrases. The city maps show locations of bus stations, with bus line numbers and subway lines and stations where applicable. Symbols locate tourist sites and facilities, such as pagodas, caves, tombs, temples, hotels, police stations, markets, and much more. The maps are bilingual throughout. These maps, at about 19 x 17 inches, are small enough that they are easily handled when out and about, but large enough to have useful levels of detail.
Sample of the map detail from the Guangzhou city mapImage of the regional map from the Guangzhou mapImage of the city map from the Guangzhou map

The Tour & Transportation Map of Guangdong. China City Press. In Chinese with some English names for tourist sites, major cities, etc. The front has an administrative map of Guangdong province. The reverse has information, in Chinese only, on cities in the province. ISBN 9787806532126.
Front of the Guangdong Province MapFront of the Guangdong Province Map

$6.99

64-4052-04

1 sheet, folded.

The Tour Map of Guangzhou City. Planet Map. In chinese, with a little English. Detailed street map of Guangzhou City. The reverse side has a map of the distribution of tourist spots around Guangzhou, maps of the main shopping streets listing the stores along the streets (all store names are in Chinese only while street names are in English), plus an index, in Chinese.
ISBN 9787807210047.
Sample detail of the Guangzhou City Map

$8.99

64-40920GT

1 sheet, folded.

Shenzen City Map. Cartographic Publishing House of Guangdong Province. Bilingual English-Chinese. Detailed street map of Shenzen City urban area. This map has numerous English names for streets, hotels, tourist sites, etc. The reverse side has map of the western urban area of Shenzen. ISBN 9787807210047.
Sample detail of the Shenzen City MapSample detail of the Shenzen City Map

$8.99

64-40920SJ

1 sheet, folded.

China City Street Maps. We offer two types of city street maps for China. One type are the new, glossy tourist city maps. These are typical tourist city street maps, printed on glossy paper, published between 1996 and 2001. Nearly all of these are bilingual maps, although a few are chinese only, as noted below.
These maps usually have a detailed city street map on one side and a regional map on the reverse, often with tourist information and photographs as well. Sheet size varies with the map. These are priced at $6.95. The second type are the older city tourist maps, typically in Chinese only and printed on non-glossy paper.
NOTE: The list below are the only city maps that we can get at this time. We have buyers in China typically twice per year and usually they bring back new maps, so please check back here every few months.

China Provincial Maps

China City & Province Maps. Matu Publishing Ltd., Hong Kong. These maps have detailed city maps on one side and compact province administrative/road maps on the reverse. The maps and text are in Chinese with selected street names and village names. The following description for the Chongqing map applies to each map in the series.
Chongqing map description. The street plan of Chongqing City is quite detailed, indicating sub-district and area names, bus routes and terminals, railway lines and parks. Symbols marks all public and religious buildings including hospitals, police stations and post-offices, leisure and sport facilities (cinemas, swimming pools, stadium, etc.), and various accommodation facilities.
The road map of the Chongqing Province is at 1:12,000,000 and marks the various municipality divisions with administrative boundaries, three kinds of roads and tracks, railways and population density. Peak heights, hot springs, lakes and rivers are also indicated.
Various insets show overviews of some information about the Chongqing Province. There are also bus and train information and telephone numbers of various tourist boards, hotels and restaurants.
Information text is in Chinese only, many street, building, and town names are bilingual English/Chinese.Sample of both the city map and the province map

China City Maps. These are not true street maps for independent travelers wandering through a city. These maps, as shown by the two samples linked below, are maps that show the locations of various tourist sites in the city proper and the region surrounding the city.
Better than nothing, but I recommend the regular city street maps listed on our web site.
sample of downtown map of Chongqingsample of regional map of Chongqing

Recommended!Chinese Mountain Topographic Maps "The Maps of Snow Mountains in China". We now stock the superb topographic maps of major mountain peaks in China. These English-language maps, produced by a cartographer/geographer in Xi'an, offer superb topographic detail and descriptive text of major peaks such as Mt. Everest, K2, and several others. Contour interval is typically 40 meters.
We highly recommend these maps.
Mt. Everest map sampleK2 map sample

Batura Glacier Topographic Map. 1:60,000. 1978. This is an attractive map that covers the glacier and the north wall in great detail including contour lines. The rest of the map is shaded relief without contour lines. Bilingual.